University will truly attain the status of Nalanda of yore

27-August-2016 17:58 IST

Universities Must Be Bastions of Free Speech And Expression, Says President 

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressed the first convocation of Nalanda University and laid the foundations stone of its new campus today (August 27, 2016) at Rajgir, Nalanda. 

Rajgir (Bihar): 27 August 2016: (PIB//Punjab Screen Bureau):

Speaking on the occasion, the President said as Visitor to Nalanda University, it is his hope that this University will truly attain the status of Nalanda of yore. There are many practices of ancient Nalanda which are worthy of emulation by the new Nalanda. One of the most important characteristics of ancient Nalanda was that it was an international institution where inter-Asian connections, in particular, flourished. Chinese monks like Xuan Zang, Yijing and Huichao among others visited, lived, studied and taught in Nalanda. At a later period, scholars from Tibet kept coming to Nālandā for studying Buddhism and other branches of knowledge. Monks from several other countries including Sri Lanka also came to Nālanda, revealing the diversity of religious and cultural influences on the institution. And, the traffic was not just in one direction. Monks from Nālandā spread their wisdom across the world and had reached China before Xuan Zang’s visit to India. 

The President said ancient Nalanda was known for the high level of debate and discussion it nurtured. It was not a mere geographical expression but it reflected an idea and a culture. Nalanda conveyed the message of friendship, cooperation, debate, discussion and argument. Discussion and debate are part of our ethos and life. 

The President said though the main subjects of study were the Buddhist texts, importance was also given to critiques of Buddhism by various schools, study of Vedas and beyond. The lesson for modern Nalanda is to ensure that this great tradition finds new life and vigour within its precincts. Universities must be the bastions of free speech and expression. It must be the arena where diverse and conflicting schools of thought contend. There should be no room for intolerance, prejudice and hatred within the spaces of this institution. Further, it must act as a flag bearer for the coexistence of multiple views, thoughts and philosophies. 

The President said Nalanda was a melting pot of civilizations and modern India should remain the same. We should not close our windows and yet we should not be blown off by winds from outside. We should let the winds flow freely from all over the world and get enriched by them. We should embrace free discussion and debate leaving behind narrow mindsets and thoughts. 

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DD Jain: Annual Convocation:1100 degrees were conferred

Dr. Naval Kishore, Dean, from PU was the chief guest

Ludhiana: 9 May 2015: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

Devki Devi Jain Memorial College for Women, Ludhiana, organized its Annual Convocation function at college campus on 9th May, 2015. About 1100 degrees were conferred on the passed-out graduate and post-graduate students from different disciplines like Arts, Commerce, Computer Applications, M.A.(History, Hindi, English), M.Sc.(IT) & PGDCA. Dr. Naval Kishore, Dean, College Development Council, P.U. Chandigarh, Chief Guest on the occasion, was extended a warm welcome by Chairman of the Managing Committee, Samaj Ratan Sh. Hira Lal Jain, President Sh. Kedar Nath Jain, Sr. Vice President Sh. Raj Kumar , Sh. Shanti Saroop Jain, Vice President Sh. Sheetal Kumar Jain, Secretary Sh. Bipin Jain, Joint Secretary Sh. Arvind Kumar Jain, Manager Sh. Surinder Kumar Jain and Principal Dr.(Mrs.) Sarita Bahl. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Naval Kishore said that education is a life-long process. He motivated the students to achieve academic and moral heights by hard work, perservance and sincerity.

Five students including Manpreet Kaur, Deepika, Anchal Gaba, Manjesh were given away Roll of Honour for their academic achievements and Ramandeep Kaur for her performance in the field of sports.

College Colour was given away to Samridhi, Prabhjot Kaur, Shallu, Ritika and Shanno for their excellent achievements in various arenas.

The Principal presented the college report highlighting various achievements related to academic, sports and extra curricular activities.

Samaj Rattan Sh. Hira Lal Jain, Chairman Managing Committee congratulated the achievers and wished them luck for the future endeavors. Other worthy members of Managing Committee also graced the occasion with their presence. 

14th Annual convocation of Partap College of Education

Sun, Mar 1, 2015 at 2:25 PM

Prof. Margery McMahon, University of Glasgow was chief guest 

Ludhiana: March 1, 2015: (Punjab Screen Bureau): 

Flaunting with degrees in hands and faces brightened with luminous smiles, the students were on cloud nine during the 14^th Annual convocation of Partap College of Education, Ludhiana held on March 1^st, 2015. The event was graced by Prof. Margery McMahon, University of Glasgow as the Chief Guest and Prof. Ken Jones, senior consultant for CPLD, University of Wales as guest of honour.  The Academic Procession was led by the Chief Guest Prof. Margery McMahon, Guest of Honour, Prof. Ken Jones, Principal Dr. Balwant Singh, Chairman, Prof. J.P. Singh, Secretary,  Dr. Ramesh Inder Bal and Mrs. Manpreet Kaur, Vice Principal and ceremoniously proceeded to the auditorium.

The event started with a cordial welcome address delivered by Mrs. Manpreet Kaur, which was followed by Saraswati Vandana. After this, Dr. Balwant Singh, principal took over the stage and read out the annual report of the college, highlighting the academic and cultural achievements during the session 2013-14. He also acquainted one and all with the profile, high success rate of placement cell run by the college, student exchange programmes under MOU with Denmark, International Collaborations and tie-ups with some of the prestigious universities and associations of the globe.

Then, Prof. Margery McMahon, delivered her convocation address in which she emphasize the importance of career long professional learning through collaborations and networking to influence change and innovation in the profession and education system. Being the educated and informed voice, they must be aware of their professional responsibility and commitment  and use education to improve the quality of education and life through education.

After this Dr. Balwant Singh and Prof. Margery McMahon, conferred degrees to 29 M.Ed. and 160 B.Ed. students dressed in robes. Ms. Jasmeet Kaur of M.Ed. and Ms. Isha Tiwari of B.Ed. were awarded with Roll of Honour for standing first in the college in M.Ed. and B.Ed. Panjab University, Chandigarh, annual examination 2014 respectively. Medals and honours were also bestowed upon the deserving scholars of the college for their illustrative contributions towards scholastic pursuits and extraordinary cultural achievements.

Ms. Jasmeet  Kaur, Ms. Muskan and Mrs. Poonam Bala from M.Ed. and Ms. Isha Tiwari, Ms. Megha Sharma and Mrs. Ramandeep Kaur Cheema from B.Ed. were also honoured on this occasion for standing 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd in the college respectively.

After this, Prof. Ken Jones addressed the gathering and applauded the academic and non-academic pursuits taken up by Partap College of Education. He also congratulated the degree holders, faculty and authorities of the college for their tireless efforts in initiating a new era of excellence and innovation in teaching profession through continuous professional learning, critical and intellectual attitude and high professional ethics.

The Convocation Ceremony concluded with formal induction of all degree holders and vote of thanks proposed by Mrs. Manpreet Kaur, who advised the degree holders to make best use of their knowledge, skills, values and attitude learnt at Partap College of Education. As the day came to an end, Partap College of Education bid adieu to yet another batch of brilliant minds

Convocation of Govt College of Education

The Union Minister for Railways, Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal at the 57th Annual Convocation of Government College of Education, in Chandigarh on April 06, 2013.